travel
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There’s something magical about Paris no matter how many times you’ve been here. Coming from Lisbon where locals are still surprised to see asians and kids waved to us as if we were superstars, Paris is a cosmopolitan city where everyone seems to be on the go and people of all races walk the streets.…
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It’s my last day in Lisboa and I have to say I am starting to miss it a little already. Though the buildings are reminders of former glories and current harsh times are reflected in the state of the buildings, there is a certain charm that grows on you and finds a place of its…
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In Lisboa, Alex and I are for the first time renting an apartment for this leg of the trip. We wanted to see what it would be like living amongst the locals. I have to say it is pretty awesome. Upon arriving at the apartment we get a little taste of local as we are…
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Lisboa is a city full of hidden treasures and one that shines of its former glory. Coming here you feel as if you are transported back in time to when Portugal was once a naval empire spanning from Brazil to Africa and Asia. One of the oldest capitals in europe it predates London and Paris…
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It’s been almost two months since I’ve last written. So much has happened. I’ve had encounters which have made me reflect upon the existence of spirits, seen James the Labrador grown exponentially, witnessed the beauty of nature, saw Gaemi arrive and leave, pondered about the probability of flooding, and learnt a few more things about…
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When you think of Holland what is the first thing you think of? For me it is tulips and dykes. I know it doesn’t really go together but I am fascinated by their dykes and how they have utilized modern technology in its construction it to preserve this flat land country where some parts are below sea level. …
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Whenever I visit a new city or new place I like to orient myself about the place and what better way than to take a walk around town? By walking you get to see the city, observe the people, see the life that makes up a city. It’s really a lovely way to just learn…
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I am in Amsterdam and have a day today before the meeting starts and so we are headed to see the Floriade 2012 which is a world Horticulture Show organized once every ten years. Later today I will tell you about it first some tips on the tickets you can use to get around Amsterdam…
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A rushed week getting ready for the trip, I am finally started on my journey and it feels good. There’s something about travel that stimulates the mind and awakens the senses. I’m coming back to Europe after having been absent for awhile. After eleven hours on the plane I have arrived at Frankfurt where I…
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The vegetarian festival is coming up soon in Bangkok and so if you are looking for somewhere that serves delicious vegetarian food, I recommend this little restaurant called “Thamna”. This literally translates to “farming” in Thai. It’s a lovely little eatery that opened up roughly two years ago and is very close to my office,…
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